Atmosphere: Gulden’s is located on Hwy 61 (just south of 694) in Maplewood, near Maplewood Mall. The upper level of the restaurant is separated into a couple of large rooms. The main dining rooms are found to the left of the main entrance and the bar is located to the right/back. The decor is very basic, with vinyl booths and plastic laminate tables. The tables can conveniently be arranged to accommodate larger parties. Gulden’s has been family owned and operated since 1934.

Even though I was tempted to order the Reuben, I ended up ordering the Prime Rib Dip. Excellent choice! This was real prime rib, thinly sliced and piled (PILED!) high on the toasted kaiser roll. It was served with au jus and I also asked for a side of freshly grated horseradish. The sandwich came with a pile of crispy shoestring potatoes. I would definitely get this sandwich again, it was excellent (and only $8.95!)

Service: We arrived long after the dinner hour and had to wait nearly five minutes at the host stand before we were acknowledged. Once we were seated, our server was very friendly and had several recommendations. Drinks were filled in a timely fashion and other requests were also quickly satisfied.

Overall Impression: I literally have driven by Gulden’s on 61 hundreds of times and had only been there one other time almost a decade ago. Glad I finally stopped in and I will be back. The decor at Gulden’s is nothing fancy but the food was pretty good and was reasonably priced.

You won’t find a friendlier bunch of folks than the crew at Gulden’s.
So cool that Guldens is still around after all these years (since 1934), despite previous fires of the restaurant on Highway 61 in Maplewood, Minnesota in 1968 and again in 1983.
Everybody over age 40 or so can recall the orange neon Guldens sign along the southbound side of 61 into St. Paul.

The best prime in town,have had it many time always great. Girl friend not a big eatter but has had many of there other dishes never has had a bad thing to say about them. Bar has great services and happy tenders.

Very accurate review of Gulden’s. The place is not fancy nor is it a dive, just a friendly neighborhood favorite for good food at a fair price. The dining room is great for familys or a quieter setting, but we prefer to eat in the bar area. We have not had a disappointment at Gulden’s. One issue in many years going there and it was cheerfully resolved.

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